1. She almost failed in the exam, but her sister,
by
contrast, did very well.
2. I can turn the television off if you find it
distracting
.
3. We tend
to get
cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country.
4. More readers will participate in the
interaction
and share their own stories.
5. I can introduce Chinese painting to our
distinguished
guests efficiently while offering constructive guidance.
6.
Occupied
in making and selling traditional food, the old man didn't have much time to spend with his family.
7. My brother is suffering from
anxiety
and is becoming more and more
anxious
.
8. To avoid
embarrassment
, you'd better learn about Chinese table manners, which are different from yours.
9. We are often
ashamed
of our shortcomings and our failures.
10. The
employer
decided to
employ
her secretary and she hoped to have a face-to-face talk with him. (employ)